Which statement concerning vitamins is INCORRECT?

a. Vitamins are organic compounds.
b. If a vitamin is not provided by the diet, the body will synthesize it.
c. The vitamin content of a food may be affected by cooking and processing.
d. Vitamins are essential for growth, reproduction and health.


b. If a vitamin is not provided by the diet, the body will synthesize it.

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Total fiber intake consists of:

a. resistant starch and dietary fiber. b. dietary fiber and functional fiber. c. animal fiber and vegetable fiber. d. oligosaccharides and plant fiber.

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Which of the following is a feature of calcium supplements?

a. Common antacids are used as a source of calcium b. The bioavailability of calcium from most supplements is significantly lower than from milk c. There are large differences in the efficiency of calcium absorption from various supplements d. The calcium in supplements made from oyster shell and bone meal is more absorbable than the calcium in calcium citrate and calcium lactate

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Which of the following is true about pepsin?

A. Pepsin breaks down protein into glucose. B. Pepsin works best in an alkaline environment. C. Pepsin is secreted by the pancreas. D. Acid activates pepsin in the stomach.

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In _______________, the first stage of cancer, a normal gene is transformed into a cancer-forming gene called an _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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